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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.61, 325.06 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.61, 325.06 and 147.17 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.61 : 325.06 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.61/325.06 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.61x = 325.06 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.61x = 47,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838.52/235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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